Helicobacter Pylori Culture (Clinical Sample)

Specimen Container	Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Endoscopic biopsy of stomach (gastric) or duodenum
Specimen Storage/Transport	Keep the sample moist in 1 mL of sterile saline in a sterile bottle. Transport specimens in ice. Despatch to the laboratory without delay (within 3 hours).
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Negative: 7 days Positive: 7 - 16 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Bacteriology/Mycology/Parasitology - Bacteria
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Daily
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025